M. Patricia Kerr-Towne

 M. Patricia Patti Kerr-Towne, age 70, of Madison, formerly of Lancaster, died on Friday, January 16, 2009, at Methodist Hospital in Rochester, MN, following a long illness. She was born on January 13, 1939, in Dubuque, Iowa, the daughter of William R. and Ivanelle P. (Key) Murray. Patti was a beloved wife, mother and grandmother. She had an Irish heart of gold, charitable and kind to everyone, with a voice of an angel and the faith of a saint. She fought heroically through many illnesses. Patti will be missed here so deeply, but celebrated in Heaven, an angel watching over us. She was grateful for the love of her children, grandchildren and the love of her brothers and sisters.

Survivors include her husband, Ralph Towne, Madison; children: Jeff (Diana) Kerr, Lino Lakes, MN; Christine (Dennis) Schumacher, Madison; Kathleen Kerr, Columbia, MO; two grandchildren: Michael Schumacher, Madison; Katie Kerr, Lino Lakes, MN; brothers: William (Connie) Murray, Lancaster; Timothy (Elaine) Murray, Hillsborough, CA; Michael (Christine) Murray, San Francisco, CA; Terry (Debbie) Murray, Geneva, IL; sisters: Colleen (Dan) Aspinwall, Bonita Sprints, FL; Kay (David) Frommelt, Dubuque, IA; other relatives and friends.

Patti was preceded in death by her parents.

Funeral services were held on  Tuesday, January 20, 2009, at  11:00 a.m. at St. Clement Catholic Church in Lancaster with Father William Seipp officiating. Burial was in St. Clement Cemetery, Lancaster. Friends called on Tuesday, January 20, 2009, from 9:00 a.m. until time of services at the church. In lieu of plants and flowers, a Patricia Kerr-Towne memorial fund was established.